Tanrawa - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Tanrawa is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tarwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanrawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanrawa is 255898. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tanrawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tanrawa

As per Census 2011, Tanrawa village has a total population of 4,617 people, consisting of 2,432 males and 2,185 females. The village has 796 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 759 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,098 literate and 1,519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tanrawa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6172,4322,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)759402357
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,420738682
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19109
Literate Population3,0981,7581,340
Illiterate Population1,519674845

Nearby Villages of Tanrawa

Tanrawa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JondhiSouth-East0.74 km
KhapraundhNorth-East0.92 km
DumranwanNorth1.19 km
JuriSouth-West1.32 km
NawadihNorth-West1.47 km
TikriNorth-East1.64 km
SaifganjEast1.80 km
Baramh ChakNorth-East2.18 km
DongilaNorth-West2.48 km
HarankelSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tanrawa

Tanrawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Tanrawa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Tanrawa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanrawa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tanrawa village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tanrawa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tanrawa village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tanrawa

Where is Tanrawa located?

Tanrawa village is located in Banke Bazar Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tanrawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Tanrawa is Tarwan.

What is the pincode of Tanrawa?

The pincode of Tanrawa is 824217.

What is the population of Tanrawa?

Tanrawa has a total population of 4,617, including 2,432 males and 2,185 females.

How many households are there in Tanrawa?

There are 796 households in Tanrawa.

What is the literacy rate in Tanrawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tanrawa is 67.10%. Male literacy is 72.29% and female literacy is 61.33%.